Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 12 at 1:55AM CDT until April 12 at 3:30AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 11, 2026 - 11:55pm
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
At 155 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms still producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible
in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Del Rio, Rocksprings, Comstock, Loma Alta, Lake View, Carta
Valley, Long Point, Amanda, Black Brush Point, Val Verde Park,
Laughlin AFB, Diablo East, Standart, Governors Landing, Amistad
Village, Cienegas Terrace, Box Canyon, Amistad Acres, Seminole
Canyon State Park and Vinegarone.
The potential for heavy rainfall is expected to decrease by 230 AM
CDT. Runoff impacts may be minimal around Del Rio, but areas along
the Devils River and its tributaries may remain flooded for several
hours.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Edwards, TX; Kinney, TX; Val Verde, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov